Rutgers tweeted their congratulations to LeGrand, who was able to complete his degree in labor studies in the school of Arts and Sciences after beingparalyzed from the neck down while making a tackle in a game against Army at the Meadowlands in October, 2011.

Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights onto the field (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

LeGrand is working for IMG College as a broadcast analyst and has also been on Rutgers radio broadcasts. He also promotes his own foundation, Team LeGrand, which is affiliated with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, seeking a cure for paralysis.